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March 31, 2023
Department of Children and Families Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Department of Children and Families Kicks Off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Find Out MoreMarch 20, 2023
DCF Announces $21.2 Million in Available Funding to Support Responsible Fatherhood in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families announced the availability of $21.2 million through the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis joined by the Legislature, national, and community leaders signed HB 7065 which created the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and highlights the important and critical role that fathers have in their children’s lives.
Find Out MoreMarch 20, 2023
Florida Department of Children and Families Announces $21 Million in Available Grant Funding to Enhance Florida’s Behavioral Health Systems
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced $21 million in available funding for essential programs to enhance mental health crisis services in Florida’s communities and the Recruit and Maintain Behavioral Health Professionals grant program through select managing entities.
Find Out MoreJanuary 13, 2023
DCF Hosts Human Trafficking Prevention Roundtable
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris hosted a roundtable regarding the prevention of Human Trafficking in the Big Bend Region as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Find Out MoreJanuary 12, 2023
DCF Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Trainings and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced upcoming Human Trafficking Trainings and awareness events for January to honor Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Find Out MoreDecember 28, 2022
DCF Continues to Foster Innovation and Accountability to Strengthen Florida’s Families
Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the successes accomplished by the Department, praising Governor and First Lady DeSantis for their innovative initiatives, strong leadership, and dedication to the children and families of Florida.
Find Out MoreDecember 8, 2022
Florida Department of Children and Families Announces Additional Resiliency Resource for Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
State Partners with Interactive Agent Cass now available for 24/7support
Find Out MoreNovember 22, 2022
ICYMI: Florida Rejects the CDC’s New Opioid Guidelines
The agency calls them ‘essential’ for pain management and acknowledges only ‘potential’ risks.
Find Out MoreSeptember 13, 2022
First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights Success of Continue the Mission Initiative to Recruit Veterans to Care for Florida’s Most Vulnerable Children
News article posted September 13, 2022
Find Out MoreAugust 31, 2022
First Lady Casey DeSantis Expands Hope Florida to Support Seniors through ‘A Pathway to Purpose’
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the expansion of her Hope Florida initiative to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
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